Licensed Therapist

Explore and utilize new methods, knowledge, and techniques in order to understand and effectively provide intervention, and to advocate when indicated on behalf of clients.

• Interviews client to obtain information to complete intake, identify problems, evaluate requests and offer appropriate services, immediate and ongoing. Refers clients to other agencies when appropriate.
• Observes client to detect indications of abnormal or mental behavior.
• Completes requirements for all contracts and grants and meets all agency standards, operating procedures and policies, including case recording/documentation, service plans, re-evaluations, and termination summaries; inform client of their rights and responsibilities while receiving services.
• Plans and administers therapeutic treatment such as behavior modification and stress management therapy to assist patient in controlling disorders and other problems.
• Changes method and degree of therapy when indicated by client reactions.
• Discusses progress toward goals with client such as controlling weight, stress, or substance abuse.
• Uses a variety of evidence-based treatments during clinical therapy sessions.
• Refers client to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling.
• Enters and keeps current all appropriate supporting documentation in client record.
• Completes reports including monthly reports and other data as outlined in the Program and Clinical Policy & Procedure Manual.
• Develops evaluative studies of therapy and therapy outcome.
• Assists other staff as needed and provide consultation when solicited to peers.
• Other Duties may be assigned.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health, WV Licensed Counselor/Phycologist/Clinical Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist or obtained within three months of hire and related experience and/or training.